A ship loaded with military weapons arrives in Cartagena
The city of Cartagena, in Murcia, is in a state of maximum tension due to the arrival of a ship called Borkum. According to the Red Solidaria Contra la Ocupación de Palestina (RESCOP), this ship is transporting a large amount of military weapons bound for Israel. The arrival of the ship has generated great controversy and provoked criticism from different organizations and political parties.
Complaint by the NGO RESCOP
The complaint by the NGO RESCOP came after checking the identification codes of each container the ship was carrying. According to RESCOP, the ship is carrying a large amount of military weaponry, including rocket engines, rockets with explosive charges, explosive substances and gun propellant charges. The NGO has appealed to the Spanish government to prevent the ship from docking in Murcian waters.
Political reaction and calls to action
The news of the ship’s arrival has generated a strong political reaction. Several political parties, such as Podemos and Más Madrid, have demanded that the Spanish government stop the entry of the ship and inspect the contents of the cargo. There have also been criticisms from the secretary of Podemos, Ione Belarra, and other political representatives. These critics argue that allowing the ship loaded with military weapons to enter Israel is allowing the transit of weapons to a country under investigation for genocide against the Palestinian people and responsible for serious human rights violations.
Response from the Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport has stepped out to respond to the criticism and has stated that the ship is destined for the Czech Republic and not Israel, according to the ship’s documentation. The ministry has emphasized that the ship complies with all regulations and that it is an internal connection between two countries of the European Union.
Elbit Systems Confidentiality and Financing Clause
The leaked documents come from the ship’s home port in the Indian city of Madras and include a non-disclosure clause barring workers from disclosing information related to the ship and the company IMI Systems. This company receives funding from Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms company. Elbit Systems is known for making weapons used in the Gaza Strip.
conclusion
The arrival of the ship loaded with military weapons in Cartagena has generated great controversy and provoked criticism from different organizations and political parties. The NGO RESCOP has appealed to the Spanish government to stop the entry of the ship and inspect the contents of the cargo. The response of the Ministry of Transport has been to state that the ship is destined for the Czech Republic and not Israel. The situation continues to develop and great tension remains in the city of Cartagena.
